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Send us Fan MailMost consulting interviews let you drive the case. McKinsey doesn't.McKinsey is one of the only firms that runs interviewer-led cases – the interviewer leads the case, not you.So candidates who prep the way BCG or Bain expects walk in ready for the wrong format.And the case is only half your score – the PEI (Personal Experience Interview) is the other half.Ex-McKinsey coach Mark Di Giorgio breaks down why the interviewer-led format catches strong candidates off guard, how to build your PEI story bank, plus the 3-week prep plan when you don't have a lot of time left.Resources:Join a Black Belt cohort to get paired with a McKinsey coach who's run McKinsey's actual interviewer-led cases from the insideCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Dan Pizzuta joins Mina to break down everything that stood out from Week 2 of the NFL preseason! We discuss the latest surrounding 49ers owner Jed York being arrested and the Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for week 1. Then, Mina shares her takeaways from Fernando Mendoza's second preseason game, concerns about the Raiders' wide receiver room, and what to make of the Rams' backup quarterback situation. Plus, quick reactions to the preseason performances of Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young before highlighting some more of the biggest preseason standouts from around the league. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 1:00 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested 2:05 Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB 15:38 Thoughts On Mendoza After 2nd Preseason Game 19:20 Raiders WRs Concerns 21:48 What To Make Of The Rams Backup QB Situation  28:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jordan Love 32:05 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bo Nix 34:50 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jayden Daniels 38:15 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Geno Smith 41:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bryce Young 45:00 Preseason Standouts: Rueben Bain Jr. 48:20 Preseason Standouts: R. Mason Thomas 50:50 Preseason Standouts: Jack Strand 55:24 Preseason Standouts: De'Zhaun Stribling 57:43 Preseason Standouts: Kyle Williams 58:43 Preseason Standouts: Arvell Reese 1:01:42 See you next time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ordinary companies chase quarterly earnings. Legendary companies play an astonishingly long game.Amazon's Jeff Bezos insisted that decisions must make sense 5–7 years out—not just next quarter. In a Bain & Company survey, 81% of top-performing firms said they tie major initiatives to long-term value creation, not just near-term KPIs. These companies innovate patiently, hire strategically (you can't have an A-grade business with C-level players right?), and invest like they'll own the future.Not only that, the best firms get that “when you take care of the relationship the money takes care of itself.” So they are obsessively relational versus merely transactional.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

Tobin and Leroy react to reports of a disastrous Dolphins practice, specifically focusing on the struggles of the offensive line and Mike White. They also discuss Reuben Bain's standout performance and debate the front office's draft philosophy regarding player measurements. 01:00 - Heat Welcome Klay Thompson 02:31 - Dolphins Camp Offense Disaster 06:45 - Training Camp Stock Report 08:11 - Reuben Bain Performance Impact 12:34 - Draft Philosophy And Measurements

Dan Pizzuta joins Mina to break down everything that stood out from Week 2 of the NFL preseason! We discuss the latest surrounding 49ers owner Jed York being arrested and the Browns officially naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for week 1. Then, Mina shares her takeaways from Fernando Mendoza's second preseason game, concerns about the Raiders' wide receiver room, and what to make of the Rams' backup quarterback situation. Plus, quick reactions to the preseason performances of Jordan Love, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young before highlighting some more of the biggest preseason standouts from around the league. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 1:00 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested 2:05 Browns Name Deshaun Watson Starting QB 15:38 Thoughts On Mendoza After 2nd Preseason Game 19:20 Raiders WRs Concerns 21:48 What To Make Of The Rams Backup QB Situation  28:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jordan Love 32:05 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bo Nix 34:50 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Jayden Daniels 38:15 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Geno Smith 41:45 Quick Preseason QB Reactions: Bryce Young 45:00 Preseason Standouts: Rueben Bain Jr. 48:20 Preseason Standouts: R. Mason Thomas 50:50 Preseason Standouts: Jack Strand 55:24 Preseason Standouts: De'Zhaun Stribling 57:43 Preseason Standouts: Kyle Williams 58:43 Preseason Standouts: Arvell Reese 1:01:42 See you next time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Endormez-vous paisiblement, bercé·e par la musique relaxante de cet épisode. Ce yoga Nidra fait la part belle au bain sonore, avec de longues plages musicales au son des bols en cristal. Laissez-vous guider vers une détente profonde grâce aux visualisations lumineuses, à la musique... et trouvez le sommeil en toute sérénité.Il se peut que vous vous trouviez le sommeil avant la fin de l'épisode !Episode à écouter et réécouter.Comment pratiquer ?   Allongez-vous dans votre lit en vous préparant à dormir. Activez le mode avion/silencieux, mettez votre réveil et lancez l'épisode. Il suffit alors de vous laisser guider par la voix et la musique, comme pour une méditation… Profitez, il n'y a aucun effort à faire.  Astuces Mettez cet épisode en lecture seule. Créez un effet bulle avec des écouteurs ou en plaçant votre téléphone ou votre ordinateur près de vous ou sur votre table de nuit.  Bonne nuit.***Aidez-moi à financer ce Podcast indépendant en devenant contributeur.rice sur Patreon. En échange, vous accèderez à un épisode supplémentaire chaque mois et à des contenus exclusifs. Rendez-vous sur Patreon.Participez à rendre le podcast plus visible ! Partagez-le et mettez-lui des étoiles et des commentaires sur votre application.Découvrez les formations et les retraites de yoga sur le site de La Canopée ou sur Instagram et Facebook. ***Découvrez Nidra, le yoga du sommeil, un podcast dédié à l'art ancestral du yoga Nidra. Plongez dans un voyage de relaxation profonde, de méditation et de rêve éveillé pour combattre l'insomnie, favoriser la régénération et le ressourcement. À travers des séances guidées, explorez comment cette forme de yoga peut induire des changements positifs dans votre santé mentale, en vous amenant vers un état de repos similaire à la sieste et profondément réparateur. Embrassez cette médecine naturelle pour harmoniser vos ondes cérébrales, et retrouvez détente et bien-être dans la posture de savasana, berceau de votre voyage vers un sommeil réparateur.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

James Harden agrees on a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Tobin is beside himself! Then a heated argument ensues between Tobin, Leroy and Brittney about Kadyn Proctor and Rueben Bain!

Rick Stroud shares highlights from his sit-down with Baker Mayfield, where the quarterback opened up about healing — physically, after a brutal string of injuries that battered his body last season, and personally, after reconnecting with his father and brother following a painful family financial dispute that had fractured their relationship for years. Baker also explains why he set his own contract negotiation deadline, insisting it was never about him but about freeing his teammates from having to answer questions about his future all season. Rick and Steve also break down a jaw-dropping solo workout from rookie Rueben Bain Jr., caught on video pounding a tackling sled by himself for the better part of an hour after practice — a glimpse at the work ethic that has the Bucs believing they found a steal. Plus, a preview of Saturday's game against Kansas City, where the Bucs starters are expected to see the field for the first time this preseason, with word on snap counts, who's likely to play, and who's still working back from injury.Then it's over to the Rays, who put together an odd stat line in a loss to the Blue Jays — 13 hits, and every single one of them a single, in a game with zero extra-base knocks. Rick and Steve dig into the power outage, a rough week for the pitching staff, and what it'll take to get the homestand back on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIf your case framework doesn't pass the toothbrush test, it's too generic for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.Ex-Bain coach Abi Chen walks through the toothbrush test, the 3 mistakes that cost most candidates their offer, and the 4-step process to build strong frameworks.Finally, she walks through two full framework examples – an M&A case and a pharma product launch.Resources:If your frameworks keep failing the toothbrush test, Black Belt is how you fix the processWant to build a framework like this on a real client problem? Apply for the Case Competition World CupConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Barry Rosen has spent decades at Interaction Associates, a firm he joined in 1984 after being drawn to their focus on making meetings more effective. He began his career training teams at Ford, Dow, and DuPont during the early era of quality initiatives, teaching engineers and project managers how to facilitate meetings and navigate interpersonal dynamics. He went on to lead the training division at Interaction Associates for a decade, building out programs in facilitative leadership. Over the years he has trained consultants at firms including McKinsey, Bain, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, helping highly analytical professionals strengthen the human side of their work. His current focus is Essential Facilitation for Project Managers, a program built around the growing number of project managers seeking these skills. What You Will Learn Listeners will hear why facilitation is a teachable skill rather than an innate trait, and how it applies directly to running better meetings and better projects. Barry explains the three dimensions every skilled facilitator manages: results, process, and relationship. He and Michael discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the analytical side of project work while making the human and emotional side more important than ever. The conversation covers why so many AI initiatives stall, often because teams never clarified their outcomes or ownership before deploying the technology. Barry also walks through how project managers are evolving into process consultants who understand stakeholder needs, build agreements, and guide teams through structured problem solving rather than jumping straight to solutions. Episode Highlights Barry traces his path from joining Interaction Associates in 1984 to training engineering teams at Ford, Dow, and DuPont during the early push for quality and consensus based collaboration in American manufacturing. He describes the moment facilitation and collaborative leadership merged into a single discipline, and how that shift fueled a decade of growth in his training programs. Michael shares a personal story about a healthcare clinic project that had to be rebuilt in six weeks after a change in scope, illustrating how communication gaps derail even well managed projects. Barry connects this to his concept of collaborative intelligence, the ability to build agreements and reach outcomes that work for a group rather than any single person. The discussion turns to AI agents joining meetings as active participants, with Barry predicting this will become a normal part of how project teams operate. He closes by describing the upcoming Essential Facilitation for Project Managers program, set to launch in September. Guest Contact Information Barry Rosen, Interaction Associates Upcoming webinars and programs: https://interactionassociates.com/events Call to Action If this conversation on facilitation and collaborative leadership resonated with you, visit https://www.breakfastleadership.com/leadershipos to schedule your Leadership Diagnostic and find out where your organization's coordination gaps really are. More from Barry Rosen: https://www.interactionassociates.com/resources/blog/author/barry-rosen

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Send us Fan MailBates White let us inside a real economic consulting case interview.Annie Olecki, a senior consultant in Bates White's antitrust practice, ran a live case interview with a volunteer from the MC community. And economic consulting cases don't look like the strategy cases at McKinsey or Bain.The case: a phone manufacturer suing its battery suppliers for price-fixing. The candidate has to size the damages, then revise the number - twice - as new evidence shifts the picture.That's the instinct Bates White is testing for. Annie wanted to see if the candidate would revise the estimate once new information proved it wrong.After the case wraps, Annie and Bates White recruiter Julian Pritcher take audience questions - interview rounds, what stands out in a resume, and R vs. Python.Join Bates White:Bates White's summer consultant program is open for applications. If you're an undergrad rising junior graduating Dec. 2027 through spring 2028, apply hereNot that class year? Bates White keeps a running list of openings. Submit your resume and cover letter and the firm will reach out if a role fitsGo deeper on Bates White – our full firm profileResources:Join the Black Belt program to build killer case instincts like KunalCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.Graduate Track – Presented by AdobeConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Greg and Kyle continue their journey through The Delphic Expanse with S3 E4 of Star Trek: Enterprise, "Rajiin" joined by guest Michelle Vorob (Greg's sister and Bain's Film Reviews writer)

Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts. Smart Travel PodcastSHOW NOTES — GoNOMAD Travel Podcast — Hosted by Max Hartshorne Featuring Senior Writer Chin Liang & guest Reint Grobler of Harvest Table BistroEpisode OverviewToday we head to South Africa's Western Cape — but not the version most travelers think they know. Yes, Cape Town is spectacular, but this episode is all about the offbeat, the gritty, the authentic experiences that lie just beyond the city limits.Chin Liang sits down with Reint Grobler, owner of Harvest Table Bistro in Wolseley, to map out a road trip filled with spice‑laden cooking lessons, quad‑bike adrenaline, whitewashed fishing villages, tractor‑powered wine tastings, and a safari just two hours from Cape Town.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeA Craft Distillery That Feels Like a Science LabReint recommends starting at Pienaar & Son, a small‑batch distillery at the V&A Waterfront Cruise Terminal. It's “science meets spirit,” with gins inspired by the Cape's history — like the cucumber‑and‑cardamom “Empire” gin and the spicy‑sweet “Orient.”Cooking Safari in Bo‑KaapWalk the colorful streets of Bo‑Kaap, then step into a family home for a hands‑on Cape Malay cooking workshop. You'll learn to fold samosas, mix masalas, and knead your own roti before sitting down for a communal feast.“YOU WILL LEARN THE ART OF FOLDING THE PERFECT SAMOSA AND THE SECRET TO A BALANCED CAPE MALAY CURRY.”Quad‑Biking the Atlantis Sand DunesTwelve square miles of shifting white dunes, the Atlantic on one side, Table Mountain on the other — a visceral, high‑speed way to feel the West Coast's raw geography.Paternoster: A Greek‑Style Fishing Village on the CapeStrict building codes keep every house whitewashed with blue trim. Eat fresh rock lobster straight from the wooden boats and breathe in the cold West Coast air.A Safari Without Flying to KrugerAquila and Inverdoorn Game Reserves offer a full Big Five experience in the semi‑arid Ceres Karoo — lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo — plus unforgettable stargazing if you stay overnight.Paarl's Granite Dome & Afrikaans Language MonumentExplore wine farms, legendary brandy distilleries, and the striking monument that honors the Afrikaans language.The Wine Tractor in Devon ValleySkip the bus. Ride an open‑air tractor between vineyards, sipping Chenin Blancs and Pinotages while the Stellenbosch mountains glow in the afternoon sun.Bain's Kloof Pass: The Ultimate Sunday Road TripA dry‑stone engineering masterpiece from 1853, winding through cliffs, mountain pools, and the gateway to the Breede River Valley.A Traditional South African Sunday LunchReint's own Harvest Table Bistro serves slow‑roasted meats, fresh vegetables, rustic sides, and baked pudding — the heart of Cape Country hospitality.“A GENEROUS SERVING OF SLOW‑ROASTED MEATS, FRESH VEGETABLES AND RUSTIC SIDES…”Travel Tips from ReintRent a car — South Africans drive on the left.Uber and Bolt are widely available.Best seasons: Autumn and Spring.Best time for wildflowers and fynbos: September to November.Listen & SubscribeApple PodcastsVoyascape: https://voyascape.comhttps://ceresrestaurants.co.za/https://www.facebook.com/winterbergmountaininn/Check out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email advertising@voyascape.com or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.

Nick Wize and Tim have plenty to debate, starting with the Jayden Daniels-LSU drama and why they find his latest demands difficult to understand given his overall college career. Nick then breaks down Reuben Bain Jr.'s sensational Bucs training camp, highlighted by three sacks against the Jets, before the conversation takes a hilarious turn as Nick and Tim discuss how seriously they take watching football—and how they'd plan family events around the NFL schedule.

Nick Wize dives into the growing excitement around Buccaneers training camp, including listener reactions to the possibility of Reuben Bain Jr. sitting out Friday. While Nick loves what he's seeing from Bain and the Bucs, he reminds everyone that training camp hype can quickly inflate expectations. Nick also takes a call questioning whether players can actually have bad camps when nearly every report is overwhelmingly positive.

Patrick Lencioni is co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. In his second appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Patrick returned to the show to discuss the role company leaders should play in sociopolitical issues, how to set proper expectations with employees and customers about where a company stands on social issues, and why leaning on values is as crucial as ever in leadership today. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whatnot: Search "Whatnot" in the app store to download Indeed: ⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠

Send us Fan MailMost 2nd-year MBA candidates have 2 to 4 weeks to get case interview-ready this cycle, not the usual 6 to 8.More cases won't close that gap for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.Former Bain interviewer and LBS MBA Mitali Jalan compressed her prep into under 4 weeks and landed her offer. This session is her plan for doing it on a short runway.The fix isn't more volume. It's knowing what to drill, and when. Listen for:Mitali's 4-step sequence for compressing 6 to 8 weeks of prep into 2 to 4Why 30 cases with a partner can still hide the mistake that costs an offerBusiness acumen: the one skill interviewers spot instantly, and most candidates never buildResources:Black Belt pairs you with a coach who catches what a case partner can't – 80% land at least one offerConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Chris Mathis puts TKras on the hot seat with 10 fill-in-the-blank questions about the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Bain, Founder and CEO of Bedhead Marketing, to discuss how strategic marketing and industry expertise are reshaping the bedding business. With more than two decades of experience in the mattress industry, Brandon shares how he drives the strategic vision of Bedhead Marketing, helping brands simplify their messaging and create meaningful connections with consumers. Founded by a team of mattress executives, record-breaking sales professionals, and marketing and design experts, Bedhead Marketing is on a mission to untangle the complexities of brand communication while elevating the bedding category as a whole. Brandon also shares insights from working alongside an executive leadership team with decades of experience serving some of the industry's largest and most successful brands, offering practical advice on branding, consumer engagement, and sustainable business growth.  

In this episode, Folarin is joined by Blake Guillaume, founder of Element Training Club in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They discuss Blake's journey from UPenn to consulting at Bain and strategy and operations at DoorDash, the quarter-life crisis that pushed him to rethink his definition of success, and his decision to leave corporate America to pursue entrepreneurship. Blake shares how a failed attempt to buy a gym eventually led to him opening his own, the financial and personal risks he took to bring Element to life, and the challenges of building a business from the ground up. They also get into building in public, going viral on social media, creating community through fitness, HYROX training, betting on yourself, and much more!!TIME STAMPS:Start -1:30   Blake intro1:30-5:15   From UPenn to Bain 5:15-9:00  Deciding to leave to tech 9:00-13:30  Quarter life crisis 13:30-25:00   Taking a leap of faith to entrepreneurship 25:00-28:10   Community 28:10-30:30   Coming up with the name Element Training Club30:30-38:40  building in public 38:40-40:40  Financing the business 40:40-50:20  Building out a team, opening 50:20-End    Reflecting and whats to come CREDITS:Hosted by Folarin OkulajaProduced by Folarin OkulajaEngineered by Folarin OkulajaSubscribe to Go With the Flo on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeheP4nl7aAFDmC8QgV-LUQhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0TCIEfodZuvVgnOVsho4lj?si=N3Pvw2hpR7u4979mwAZ5lQ&dl_branch=1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-with-the-flo/id1551569516

Jeremy Au joined Rohit Malhotra on Life Self Mastery to talk about the moves between founder, VC, and operator, and what each seat actually teaches you. Now leading Cosmetic Physician Partners Asia after Bain, CozyKin, Monk's Hill Ventures, and Lucence, Jeremy is candid about what does not transfer between roles. They cover the three things every founder has to get right (the product, the team, and the business), the Southeast Asia story that still is not told at ground level, why angel investing is an Olympic-level race rather than a pass-fail test, why coaching someone and investing in someone are two completely different prisms, and the two-by-two he uses to advise emerging fund managers who have deployed capital without returns. Support the original show: Life Self Mastery with Rohit Malhotra: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeSelfMastery  Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/navigating-southeast-asia  BRAVE is Southeast Asia's leading tech podcast, hosted by Jeremy Au. Honest conversations with the region's top founders, investors, and operators on building startups in Southeast Asia. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one. Listen & Subscribe YouTube (English), YouTube (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (English), Spotify (Bahasa Indonesia), Spotify (Chinese), Spotify (Vietnamese), Apple Podcasts Follow BRAVE LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Follow Jeremy Au LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Twitch Resources Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com #VentureCapital #SoutheastAsia #TechPodcast #Founders #Singapore #AngelInvesting #Startups #CareerPivot #EmergingManagers #Leadership #SEAstartups #Malaysia #Vietnam #Indonesia #Philippines #Harvard #Entrepreneurship 00:00 Intro 01:19 Founder to VC to operator, and back again 03:10 The three things: product, team, business 07:33 Scaling a clinic group from the US into Asia 10:54 The Southeast Asia story nobody is telling 18:30 Why a regional thesis is too broad a brush 22:20 Angel investing is an Olympic race, not a pass-fail test 25:41 Coaching someone vs investing in someone 28:08 Advice for emerging VCs who have not returned capital 35:07 The thread: high-performing teams 41:59 The comfort crisis and the 2% idea 46:54 What he would tell his younger self 50:20 Why Flow Club is his favourite tool 52:37 Where to find Jeremy

Send us Fan MailMcKinsey screens candidates with a video game – McKinsey Solve – before they ever see a case interview. Most candidates either try to copy other people's answers or panic because they don't know what it's measuring.So here's the breakdown: what Solve is, what McKinsey is testing for inside it, and how to approach it.The answer isn't Solve-specific prep. It's the same problem-solving fundamentals that carry you through the entire McKinsey recruiting process.We cover:What the Solve scenarios look like and how the timing worksThe 5 cognitive abilities McKinsey is measuring – and why they map directly to what consultants actually doHow to prepare without wasting time on things that won't transferResources:If you want coaching from an ex-McKinsey interviewer – plus access to a practice Solve simulation – Black Belt is the program that top candidates turn toNew to case prep? Start with the Case Foundations course – freeConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Wayne Pommen, Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm and founder of PayBright, Canada's first e-commerce buy now, pay later platform. Wayne shares his unlikely journey from competitive rowing, including the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, to a PhD in international relations, Bain Consulting, and private equity at TorQuest, where a failed deal set him on the path to building a fintech unicorn.Wayne pulls back the curtain on PayBright's early days, from spinning out a tiny 5-person division called HealthSmart Financial Services to pivoting into e-commerce and landing Casper and Endy as launch partners. He offers a practical breakdown of running a successful M&A process, sharing the dos and don'ts that led to Affirm's acquisition of PayBright in 2020.Now a senior executive at a public fintech giant, Wayne reflects on what he's learned from working alongside Max Levchin, why Affirm refuses to charge late fees or deferred interest, and how AI is transforming everything from underwriting to go-to-market. He also shares his views on agentic commerce, the Canadian consumer credit landscape, and why “don't quit” is his favorite life lesson.Whether you're a founder navigating a pivot, an operator scaling through acquisition, or just curious about the future of payments and AI, Wayne Pommen delivers the kind of straight talk that comes from building and scaling one of Canada's most successful fintech stories.–A big thanks to our sponsor, Moomoo CanadaThis is the kind of tooling that used to live on a Bloomberg terminal, but now it is on your phone, just a few taps away. They offer real-time data, full options chains, and an AI assistant that actually explains trading strategies.Moomoo is the perfect place for people who want to take their money seriously. Open an account today at moomoo.caFrom Cambridge to Bain to Private Equity (03:10)* The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, a broken wrist, and a comeback story* Why he chose Bain over academia and how consulting shaped his career* Joining TorQuest and zeroing in on non-bank financial servicesFinding the Kernel: HealthSmart Financial Services (05:18)* The summer of 2013, losing a deal but falling in love with the point-of-sale lending model* Why banks ignored this niche and how technology was changing the game* Spinning out a tiny five-person division with no CEOThe Pivot to E-Commerce (10:14)* Doubling the health business in 2016 and realizing it would take forever* The epiphany: Canada had no point-of-sale financing for e-commerce* Mapping out the user experience over Christmas 2016 and pre-selling Casper and EndyBuilding PayBright: Scrappy, Fast, and Capital Efficient (15:00)* Running a “double-headed monster,” healthcare and e-commerce side by side* Advice for founders navigating platform shifts, from legacy platforms to AI-native products* The economics of buy now, pay later, merchant fees, interest rates, and cost of riskThe Affirm Acquisition (21:02)* Growing annual loan volume from $6 million to $220 million in five years* The COVID boom and inbound interest from Klarna, RBC, TD, and Affirm* Running a mini process, dos and don'ts for foundersStaying On: Becoming CRO at Affirm (27:34)* Why he stayed past the earnout and has now been there for more than three years* Lessons from Max Levchin and the “dog on a bone” approach to going deeper* How to stay focused across multiple products and jurisdictionsAgentic Commerce and the Future of Shopping (33:09)* What agentic commerce really means and what it doesn't* Why agents will read the fine print and guide consumers to better choices* The partnerships with Google, Stripe, and ShopifyBanning Deferred Interest and Late Fees (36:04)* Why deferred interest is “borderline abusive” and hard to defend* Affirm's no-late-fee, no-compounding, transaction-level underwriting model* Aligning lender and consumer interests, the Max Levchin insightFrom Private to Public: Lessons in Discipline (40:32)* How being public forces discipline without over-dictating the quarter* Advice for CROs on timing the public markets* Why Stripe staying private proves there's no one-size-fits-all pathAI at Affirm: Supercharging Revenue and Underwriting (44:11)* The proliferation of AI tools internally and the excitement of experimentation* How transformer-based models are improving underwriting* The future of work, querying Slack for tribal knowledge in secondsAbout Wayne PommenWayne Pommen is Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm, where he oversees the company's revenue-generating teams and products. He joined Affirm in January 2021 through its acquisition of PayBright, Canada's leading buy now, pay later provider, which he founded and led as President and CEO starting in 2015, growing it from 5 to 250 employees with retail partners including Apple, Hudson's Bay, Wayfair, Samsung, and Sephora. Before PayBright, Wayne was a Principal at TorQuest Partners and a consultant at Bain & Company. A former competitive rower for Canada's national team, he holds a degree from Harvard and a PhD from Cambridge.Connect with Wayne Pommen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-pommen-8844021/Visit Affirm's website: https://www.affirm.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

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Send us Fan MailGeorge Cary spent five years as a McKinsey EM. In this live case, he coaches candidate Harvey through a real McKinsey market entry study: should a diesel truck manufacturer build and sell electric trucks.Harvey builds a framework, runs the full cost-of-ownership math, and lands a final recommendation. George pauses after every section to break down good vs. great in real time.You'll learn:Why McKinsey calls it "problem solving," not casing – and the vocabulary that signals you already think like a consultantHow Harvey turns a good, structured framework into a great, distinctive one The full math behind pricing an e-truck – and how to talk through your logic instead of just stating the numberResources:Harvey turned 3 weeks of coaching into a case that sounded ready for the real thing – Black Belt pairs you with a coach like George who breaks down your good from your great, session by sessionConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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Send us Fan MailSharon had everything going for her. Top-tier MBA. MBB interview invites across the board. She'd done 50–60 cases – but didn't make it past a single first round.What held her back wasn't her profile. It was her approach.So she came back the next year when the stakes were even higher. This time, she did it differently – and landed McKinsey and Bain.Katie breaks down what shifted and what re-recruiters (and first-timers who want to avoid the same trap) can take from Sharon's story.Resources:If you're re-recruiting and want a real plan this time, Black Belt is where candidates like Sharon get the structure and coaching they were missing the first time aroundNot sure if Black Belt is right for your situation? Book a free 15-minute call with Katie and find outConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Too many clients panic when they are managed out of McKinsey, BCG or Bain. They assume the worst and imagine a tattered reputation. This could not be further from the truth. In this podcast, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we explain why it is in McKinsey's and BCG's best interest to never disclose you were managed out. It is part of their business models that the market never knows you may have been the world's most ridiculous consultant. So, if you are being managed out, relax.​ You will be ok. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

There's no shortage of predictions about what AI means for the consulting industry. Ron Kermisch, Bain's global head of talent acquisition, brings 30+ years of perspective to a more grounded take: how AI is actually reshaping the way Bain hires, what types of talent are we looking for, and what it means for candidates. Interested in joining Bain? Visit Bain.com/careers to find open roles.

Send us Fan Mail"Any other objectives?" sounds polite. But in a case interview opening, it costs you points.Namaan breaks down the 3 questions that kill candidates in the first 2 minutes of a case.The case opening is the first section that gets scored. And it's nearly identical every single time.So if there's one part of the case you can walk in ready for, it's this one. Get the opening right, and the rest of the case gets easier.Resources:If you struggle with case openings, Black Belt pairs you with an ex-MBB interviewer who'll help build the muscle rep by repNewer to cases? Case Foundations walks you through the fundamentals – freeConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

We are living through a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, compete, and create value. The Pirate Street Journal, hosted by Christopher, Eddie, and Bri, breaks down three major business stories through the category design lens, revealing a common thread that most mainstream business coverage misses entirely. That thread is AI data, and how the companies and individuals who understand it best are quietly rewriting the rules of entire industries. From energy infrastructure to ice cream shops to management consulting, the signal is clear and growing louder. This is just one of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Portable Power and the AI Energy Race China now controls 90% of the world’s battery storage cells, and the top ten storage cell manufacturers on Earth are all Chinese. The easy read on this is that the centralized, top-down model has already won. But the more interesting story is happening on the other side of the equation, where pioneers are refusing to wait for governments to build grids and are instead making power portable, distributed, and locally owned. Elon Musk quietly acquired a mobile power company capable of deploying a functional power plant in 30 days and driving it wherever demand exists. Tesla is simultaneously selling Mega Packs to cities experiencing brownouts while offering Powerwalls to individual homeowners. The insight here is that AI data is driving the need for entirely new power infrastructure, and the winners will not necessarily be the nations with the biggest grids. They will be the builders who understand that decentralized, distributed power networks can outmaneuver any centralized system when speed and flexibility matter most. Eddie raises the concept of a “Mega Pod,” a combination of batteries and GPUs in a scalable unit that could allow businesses, farms, and institutions with unused land to generate power, offset costs, and participate in a distributed data center economy. This is AI data infrastructure being rebuilt from the bottom up, and the annuity potential mirrors what Alaskan citizens receive from oil revenues every year.   Niche Down AI Data and the Rise of the Small Company Ben Affleck sold a stealth AI startup called Inner Positive to Netflix for $587 million. The company trained small models on individual film footage, replicating a director’s lighting style and visual language to accelerate post-production. An ice cream shop in downtown Los Angeles used prediction markets to hedge against cold weather, covering nearly half its monthly rent. A seven-person software company hit $10 million in revenue doing the work that once required 50 employees. These three stories appear unrelated on the surface, but they share a single strategic insight. Each one identified a narrow, specific type of AI data that nobody else was paying attention to and built an economic advantage around it. The Ben Affleck startup did not steal from other artists. It used a creator’s own footage as training data, producing tools that serve the creator rather than extract from them. The ice cream shop owner recognized that temperature data was weakness data for his business and converted it into a revenue stream through smart financial instruments. What AI is doing for smaller operators and independent entrepreneurs is lowering the barriers to prosecuting what Christopher Lochhead calls the magic triangle, building a legendary company, product, and category simultaneously. The surplus economics of AI are not accruing only to OpenAI, Anthropic, or the Mag Seven. They are flowing toward anyone willing to identify the weird data specific to their own situation and build something original with it.   Consulting and the Death of the Billable Hour McKinsey now ties 25% of its global fees to outcomes rather than hours. Bain reports that 30% of its business is AI and tech enabled, with ambitions to reach 50%. BCG expects AI work to jump from roughly 20% of revenue to 40% within a year. These are not small firms experimenting at the margins. These are the most conservative, hour-worshipping institutions in the professional services world, and they are cracking under the pressure of a new reality driven by AI data and what it makes possible. The billable hour was always a proxy for value, not a measure of it. What consulting firms are beginning to acknowledge is that AI data and the tools built around it can compress the time required for entry-level analytical work dramatically, which means the old pricing model no longer reflects what clients are actually buying. The shift from time-based to outcome-based compensation is not unique to consulting. It is the direction that professional compensation has been moving across all sectors for decades, from hourly wages to salaries to bonuses to equity. Eddie frames this shift clearly. People who are naturally oriented toward outcomes and who understand how to use AI data to drive measurable results are going to be rewarded more generously than ever before. Those who have relied on time as their unit of exchange, without a clear connection to the value they produce, are entering genuinely uncertain territory. The consultants are the last ones you would expect to change. The fact that they already are should function as a signal flare for every professional in every industry paying attention. To hear about all the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter.   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!

Send us Fan MailYou can nail every case you practice and still get rejected.That's because firms aren't grading you on vibes. McKinsey scores you piece by piece – opening, structure, math, brainstorming, closing. Other firms use 3 buckets instead: structure, problem solving, communication.Either way, a 4 out of 4 in math won't save a 1 out of 4 in brainstorming. Firms want you solid across the board.In this episode, Namaan breaks down exactly what's being scored – and why doing 100 more practice cases won't fix a gap you haven't identified.Resources:Whether you're prepping for McKinsey's rubric or the 3-bucket system, Black Belt closes the gaps costing you the offerNew to case prep? Case Foundations is our free crash course on the basics – the starting point before scoring even mattersConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

L'été, c'est la saison des plages. Et plage rime avec maillot de bain. Short, bikini, monokini… les possibilités sont multiples. Mais selon un sondage Ifop réalisé en juin 2023, la moitié des Français de plus de 18 ans se sentirait mal à l'aise en portant cet indispensable de l'été, soit environ 25 millions de personnes sur le territoire. Cette tendance concerne d'ailleurs en majorité les femmes puisque 2 tiers d'entre elles déclarent avoir un problème avec le fait de se montrer en maillot de bain.  Ce manque de confiance affecte-t-il notre santé mentale ? Pourquoi avons-nous un problème avec notre corps ? Comment faire pour se sentir mieux dans son corps ? Écoutez la suite dans cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Samuel Lumbroso. Première diffusion : juillet 2023 À écouter aussi : ⁠Qu'est que le Plan Madagascar du IIIe Reich ?⁠ ⁠Réduire son empreinte carbone : quels sont les gestes qui comptent vraiment ?⁠ ⁠Faut-il couper l'électricité pendant un orage ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Pour rester informé et recevoir le meilleur de “Maintenant vous savez” chaque semaine, abonnez-vous à notre ⁠newsletter⁠. Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maddy Shannon started her career as a Bain consultant before pivoting to the back office at some of the country's most prestigious restaurants. It's given her a nuanced perspective on the right balance of tech and hospitality that we appreciate. In this episode, we discuss personalization, good restaurant AI, and the modern point of sale system as the technological heart of a restaurant. 

Dan Bova sits down with Shawn O'Brien, Chief Operating Officer of Go Rentals, at The Summit event in Park City, Utah, for a fast-paced masterclass in turning a miserable car rental into a jaw-dropping luxury experience. You'll hear how Go Rentals guarantees the exact make, model and even license plate of your car, tracks private flights in real time, and greets guests with pre-cooled vehicles, favorite drinks in the cup holder, and five-star-hotel-level hospitality. Shawn shares his career journey from Bain & Company partner to scaling Go Rentals nationwide, adding locations at a blistering pace while obsessing over friction-free travel. He also dives into how his Porsche racing hobby shapes his data-driven leadership style, his hard-won lessons on risk, and why protecting your mental health with non-negotiable morning workouts might be the biggest competitive advantage of all. Tune in to get inspired, take notes, and definitely rethink your next rental car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailMcKinsey is making 12% more hires this year than last. But the jobs aren't going to the same profile of candidate.Energy and utilities is projected to grow 11% in 2026 – one of the least sexy practices in consulting, and one of the hottest right now. Healthcare, private equity, and consumer/retail are all shifting too.If you're aiming at the wrong sector or the wrong skill set, you're competing for the smallest slice of the market.Namaan breaks down where the hiring is concentrated, which skills firms are paying a premium for, and why specialists are starting to out-hire generalists.Resources:If you want to know exactly which firms are hiring hardest in the sectors Namaan covers, see our 2026 sector rankings before you decideIf you are serious about breaking into consulting in 2026, Black Belt pairs you with an expert coach to guide you through recruitingConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Only a few episodes left before we get to talking about real football as the Miami Hurricanes start fall camp on 9/4/2026. We start this show with the reason why Malachi Toney wasn't on the ballot for ACC Preseason Player of the Year. Then, we move on to Bryce Fitzgerald moving positions, which seems to bother Canes fans but doesn't bother us. Some are saying this defense could not possibly be as good as last year's squad with Bain and Messidor and Scott gone, but Cam explains that the sum of the parts that are there should make you feel confident about Coach Heatherman's bunch. In segment two we take shots at the all mighty SEC. Whether it's their belief that they could exist on their own, or their false sense of superiority, we have had enough with that conference. Also, we think there's too much hype surrounding CJ Carr and Arch Manning. This episode is packed! Don't forget to check out Cam and his staff's great work at StateOfTheU.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4 wraps up with Joe Rose and the crew continuing their Dolphins discussion, breaking down past draft misses, and why this season represents a major opportunity for Miami's young players and rookies. The guys discuss the importance of getting the quarterback position right, using the Patriots' success with Drake Maye as an example, before examining Malik Willis' expectations and whether the Dolphins have enough offensive weapons around him. The conversation also includes fan frustration over Miami selecting Kadyn Proctor over Rueben Bain, the changing landscape of the newspaper business, and plenty of Dolphins history. Plus, Joe reacts to Tyreek Hill's comments about his recovery, praises the work he has done to get back on the field, and debates whether the star receiver will ever return to his previous form. The crew looks back at Hill's impact in Miami, compares him to other polarizing Dolphins stars like Ricky Williams and Brandon Marshall, and discusses their legacies on and off the field

#141Josh sits down with Maddy Shannon, Head of Product Strategy at SpotOn, who has spent her career making independent restaurants more profitable. From a start at Bain, to the business team at The Alinea Group under Nick Kokonas, to the finances at SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg, to a Stanford MBA and now leading SpotOn's reporting, Profit AI, and analytics teams, Maddy sits at the rare intersection of hospitality and product. The conversation keeps circling one idea: great hospitality and great product design solve the same problem. Both anticipate what someone needs before they ask, and both disappear when they work. She calls it the invisibility problem, and it reframes everything from how a point of sale should feel to why diners undervalue what a restaurant gives them.The two dig into what a restaurant meal is really worth, and why pricing a plate off the cost of the prawns misses the wine glass that gets refilled and the person clearing your crumbs. Maddy floats David Nayfeld's idea of billing a meal the way a plumber does, materials, labor, total, so guests see what they are paying for. From there it turns to leadership, where she sets Nick Kokonas's clarity of vision against Kyle Connaughton's prove me right approach at SingleThread, and Josh on unlearning twenty years of knowing every station when he moved into tech. On AI, they land on the line that anchors the back half: data is plentiful, attention is scarce. Both agree the real unlock is not another dashboard but software that tells an operator what to do, the way a doctor diagnoses rather than asking where it hurts. It closes on mastery, the donabe rice pot Maddy treasures, and the tension that restaurant economics rarely leave a chef room to master one thing. Her parting advice: next time you sit down to eat, take a beat, look around, and do not look at the prices so closely.Links and resources

This episode was recorded in France at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and features a panel called “How Retail Media Becomes a Growth Engine” which was produced by EMarketer and sponsored by Sensor Tower, featuring Albertsons Media Collectives' Liz Roche, Omnicom's Claudia Johnson,  EMarketer's Sarah Marzano, Goodway Group's Angela Myers & Bain & Co's Shweta Bhardwaj.Following Liz Roche on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eroche1Follow Sarah Marzano on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahzmarzanoFollow Claudia Johnson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-johnson-b133436Follow Angela Myers on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-myers-2257aa1Follow Shweta Bhardwaj on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhardwajshwetaFollow EMarketer online at: http://emarketer.comCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Hour 4 wraps up the show with plenty of football talk as Atlanta radio host Wes Durham joins Joe Rose to discuss Tua Tagovailoa's fresh start with the Falcons, why he has impressed his new organization, the uncertainty surrounding Michael Penix Jr.'s injury recovery, and the potential quarterback battle in Atlanta. The conversation also shifts to the Dolphins' rebuilding process, with Joe, Dave Hyde, and Kim Bokamper explaining why Miami fans may need patience during a season with a new front office, new coaching staff, a young roster, and major salary cap challenges. The guys discuss Miami's decision to build through the draft, questions surrounding the offensive line, and the pressure on Jonah Savaiinaea to bounce back. The hour also features Heat talk following the introduction of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, continued LeBron James speculation, a look ahead at Miami Hurricanes expectations, and the pressure surrounding the Dolphins' decision to draft Kadyn Proctor over South Florida star Rueben Bain

Send us Fan MailUsing AI for case prep? For most candidates, it's costing them the offer.McKinsey and Bain are already grading how you use AI in interviews this cycle.Most candidates ask AI for answers, skip the hypothesis, and accept whatever it hands back. That skips the exact skill firms are testing: how you think through a problem, not just the answer you get to.In this episode, Namaan breaks down the 3 AI case prep mistakes, and the right way to use it like a directed junior analyst instead.Resources:If you want an MBB coach checking your process, not just your answers, Black Belt pairs you with oneWant the foundational skills before you loop AI in? Grab free access to Case Foundations and build the process AI should be pressure-testing, not replacingConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Ninety-eight percent of patients say feedback is easy to give. Half of them ever see anything come of it. Chris and Reed spend this episode on the half that goes quiet. The prompt came from the Alchemer 2026 Healthcare Experience Report, a vendor study Reed flagged in the TPS report. Its numbers do the setup work. Patients can speak, and about half watch nothing come back. The most useful finding is the one about the people who never responded at all. Roughly half of them said nobody asked. Only about ten percent said they figured it would not matter. The industry has been building campaigns to re-engage patients it never invited. Chris and Reed then push past the vendor data into the instrument the whole industry runs on. HCAHPS launched in 2006 as a standardized public accountability measure, and it does that job. It is also a payment mechanism. A quarter of a hospital's value-based purchasing score comes from it, and CMS withholds two percent of base operating DRG payments into the pool it feeds. When the score moves money, the organization manages the score. Saving one upset patient earns nothing on that scoreboard. Reed draws the line between a rating and a review, then finds the hole underneath both. A system can act on feedback, fix the process for the next patient, and the person who raised it never learns a thing. Healthcare is not built to be visible about its own quality improvement. He also names the unglamorous version of the problem, the intake screen where somebody keys in a fake phone number to advance to the next field, which quietly guarantees nobody can ever reach that patient again. In this episode, Chris and Reed cover: Why the silence after a bad experience is an invitation problem, not an apathy problem The 22-point gap between patients who feel acknowledged and patients who see action How a survey tied to reimbursement ends up managing a score instead of a relationship What Schwab and Apple settled fifteen years ago that healthcare still argues about Why a real-time feedback tool on a short-staffed unit can make things worse Feedback as an early safety signal, and why marketing usually owns the platform it arrives on Acknowledgment is not action. If the only thing that ever comes back to a patient is thanks for your feedback, you closed the ticket and left the loop open. Mentions from the Show: Alchemer, 2026 Healthcare Experience Report (vendor study, disclosed on air): https://www.alchemer.com/resources/e-guide/2026-healthcare-experience-report/ Penn LDI, Surveys of Hospital Patients Evolve to Use Email, Phone and Mail, 2025 (HCAHPS response rates, survey timing): https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/surveys-of-hospital-patients-evolve-to-use-email-phone-and-mail-and-even-narratives/ Susan Edgman-Levitan, AHRQ CAHPS principal investigator, on response bias, 2025: https://www.patientguidesolutions.com/beyond-the-new-hcahps CMS Hospital Value-Based Purchasing, HCAHPS weighting and the 2% DRG withhold: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/value-based-programs/hospital-value-based-purchasing Becker's Hospital Review, A New HCAHPS Survey for a New Year (Rick Evans, NewYork-Presbyterian e-survey pilot), 2024: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-experience/a-new-hcahps-survey-for-a-new-year/ The Beryl Institute, Closing the Loop: Using Real-Time Feedback to Improve Patient Experience (Providence Holy Cross): https://theberylinstitute.org/product/closing-the-loop-using-real-time-feedback-to-improve-patient-experience/ Bain & Company, Closing the Loop (Net Promoter System, Charles Schwab and Apple, inner and outer loop): https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-loop/ Press Ganey, patient safety and likelihood to recommend (measurement vendor): https://www.pressganey.com/resources/blog/patient-experience-2025-new-trends/ CMS Patient Safety Structural Measures, 2025 (patient and family involvement as one of five components): CONFIRM URL before publish Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, voice of the customer criteria: https://www.nist.gov/baldrige TP68, Yelp or HCAHPS: Which is Better to Measure Patient Experience? (May 2018): https://touchpoint.health/podcast/tp68-yelp-or-hcahps-which-is-better-to-measure-patient-experience/ Unbound Snacks, Chris's recommendation (flavored walnuts): https://www.unboundsnacks.com/ Reed Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reedtsmith/ Chris Boyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisboyer/ Chris Boyer website: http://www.christopherboyer.com/ Chris Boyer on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrisboyer.bsky.social Reed Smith on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reedsmith.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a photography business that keeps growing without you photographing every session, this episode is for you. Mycah Bain has spent the past 15 years building a studio that's now generating around $340,000 a year across weddings, branding and portrait photography, supported by a team of photographers and virtual assistants. In this interview, Mycah shares how she made the transition from solo photographer to business owner, the systems she's put in place to keep clients happy while her team does the shooting, how she hires and manages photographers and VAs, and why letting go of control has been the key to creating more freedom. We also dive into money mindset, leadership, outsourcing, client experience, building a premium brand, and the practical lessons she's learned while growing a business that's on track for the million-dollar mark. The post 677: Mycah Bain – Building a Team, Buying Back Your Time and Growing to $340K appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we kicked off the show by celebrating the 500th episode of this podcast series, which began in March 2018. Through the series we have profiled more than 1,000 MBA candidates, and the series has received over 400,000 listens. For upcoming events, Clear Admit is hosting a special webinar event for international students, scheduled for this Wednesday, July 16, at 10AM Central European time. This webinar explores the value of a U.S.-based MBA for international students, as well as the logistics of moving to the United States. The Clear Admit's MBA Essay Workshop series is also scheduled for July 21, 22 and 23, and July 28 and 29. These events will bring together an increasing number of the top MBA programs to discuss both their written essay prompts as well as their video essays. Signups for all events are here: https://www.clearadmit.com/events Graham highlighted a new £25 million gift received by London Business School, which will be used to help bolster their scholarship offerings. Graham also discussed three articles Clear Admit published last week, all focused on better understanding the value of the MBA. Clear Admit continues its Adcom Q&A series. This week Graham noted Q&As from Duke / Fuqua and IESE. Finally, Graham concluded the Real Humans Alumni series. This week focuses on an alumnus from London Business School, working at Bain. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries. This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from South America and has a 332 GRE score. They appear to have strong family-business experience. We hope there is clarity around their post-MBA goals. This week's second MBA applicant is from India and is a chemical engineer. They have a 665 GMAT score. We wonder if there is an advantage to retaking the test. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

Show Notes: Shankar Ananth shares his background, mentioning his nine years of consulting experience, highlighting his experience at McKinsey and Bain, and his role  in building the new app, Micro-Casing.  Bridging the Gap in Case Interview Preparation Shankar explains the gap in case interview preparation methods, which led him to create Micro-Casing. He also mentions his eight years of experience as a case coach and the usefulness of the app for students. He discusses the target audience of the app, which includes consulting candidates and those looking to improve their consulting thinking. Micro-Casing - Your Case Partner Reimagined Shankar explains the homepage of the app, where users can log in through Google or Apple.  Quick start guide The app is designed as a decision-making tool with a multi-choice game-like interface to mimic case interviews.  Categories Users can choose from various categories like market entry, growth strategy, profitability, market size, or M&A.  Avoiding AI Hallucinations Shankar explains the gameplay, where users can pick a category, race the clock, and solve timed cases with two attempts. The app includes a feature where incorrect answers lead to rabbit holes, similar to real-life case interviews. The scoring system involves penalties for viewing hints and entering rabbit holes. Shankar highlights the app's manual case creation process to avoid AI hallucinations, ensuring the cases are accurate. Mock Case Interviews Demonstration The app's growth strategy category is described, showing the available cases and their status (completed or not started). Coaches Shankar explains the optional feature of selecting a sidekick or coach, which provides tips during the case.  Growth Dilemma They start a case called "ShopSphere's Growth Dilemma," where a case prompt is read and  the process of solving the problem begins.  Case Profitability The Summary Page Shankar explains the summary page, which shows the case details, difficulty, pass score, and performance metrics.  Case results and performance review The summary page includes a growth category readiness score and an overall readiness score, indicating progress and areas for improvement. He explores the view of all hints feature, which provides detailed feedback on each question. The Quality Control System Shankar discusses the process of creating and validating cases, involving AI-driven reviews and manual checks by experienced case coaches. The app currently has over 60 cases across various categories, ensuring rigorous quality control. Shankar mentions the potential for users to disagree with answers, which will be tracked for future improvements. The app aims to provide a comprehensive and accurate case preparation experience. The Leaderboard Feature Will and Shankar discuss the leaderboard feature, which allows users to compare their progress with others. The leaderboard is based on overall category readiness and overall readiness scores, calculated using various metrics. Shankar explains the option for colleges and consulting clubs to create their own leaderboards and case competitions within the app. The app supports private quizzing clubs, allowing organizations to upload and co-create cases for exclusive use. Shankar shares his experience as a case coach, starting from word-of-mouth referrals and eventually joining platforms to offer his services. Case Practice  for Consultants He highlights the importance of case practice for consulting candidates, noting that it can take months to prepare. Shankar offers listeners of the podcast two months of free access to the entire app, providing an opportunity to try it out. Timestamps: 03:07: Overview of Micro-Casing App 06:29: Gameplay and Scoring Mechanism  10:03: Detailed Walkthrough of the App 13:54: Evaluation and Feedback 16:59: Creation and Validation of Cases  20:14: Leaderboard and Customization Features Links: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/micro-casing/id6754453873 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microcasing.dev&pcampaignid=web_share Special link / discount code for the general audience for a free 2 months:  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6754453873&code=2MOTS   Android:Use the code 'Umbrex' at checkout, not within the app  Special link / discount code for participants in the Umbrex Consulting Fellowship for a free 3 months:  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6754453873&code=UMB200  Android:Use the code 'UmbrexCore' at checkout, not within the app  This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-654-shankar-ananth-micro-casing-a-gamified-way-to-practice-case-interviews/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.